IMMERSE yourself in the atmosphere of the 1974 movie classic Murder on the Orient Express as you journey on Victorian Goldfields Railway 'srefurbished steam train from Castlemaine to Maldon and back. You might like to start the evening at 5.30 pm at the atmospheric Railway Hotel in Castlemaine.

Just opposite the station, the hotel offers a 10 percent discount on their a la carte menu to passengers who have pre-booked a meal. Don’t forget to dress in your best attire from the 1920s, 30s or 40s and you must show your movie ticket.

It’s just a short stroll to platform three, ready to start your journey at 7.00 pm. A welcome-aboard glass of champagne is followed by a short introductory talk on the background and actual events that led Agatha Christie to pen the novel. As the train slowly makes its way through the night to Maldon, the movie is accompanied by the sights and sounds of the steam engine, the level crossing bells and the passing lights in the night.

During the journey, and at interval at Maldon, the fully stocked bar is open and stewards are on hand to offer a drinks and snack service that Poirot would be proud of. On the return journey to Castlemaine, watch as Poirot (played by Albert Finney) solves the ultimate ‘whodunit’. Dinner must be booked directly with the Railway Hotel: www.railwayhotelcastlemaine.com.au For more events and functions go to: www.vgr.com.au